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Richard D. Zanuck

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Richard D. Zanuck

Born Los Angeles, California, USA 26 credits available

Biography

Richard Darryl Zanuck (/ˈzænək/; December 13, 1934 – July 13, 2012) was an American film producer. His 1989 film Driving Miss Daisy won the Academy Award for Best Picture. He was also instrumental in launching the career of director Steven Spielberg, who described Zanuck as a "director's producer" and "one of the most honorable and loyal men of our profession."

Richard D. Zanuck is known for work in production across film and television.

New Release currently presents 26 verified screen credits connected to this profile. Selected work includes Behind the Planet of the Apes (1998), Darryl F.

Zanuck: 20th Century Filmmaker (1995), Alice in Wonderland (2010), Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005), Jaws (1975), The Oscars (1953), The Sound of Music (1965), Planet of the Apes (2001). The recorded credits span 1953 to 2015, including 25 movies and 1 TV show.

The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.

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Known forProduction
Movies25
TV shows1
Active years represented1953–2015
Place of birthLos Angeles, California, USA
Died

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Richard Darryl Zanuck

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